New Chief

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James C. Rovella is formally sworn in as Hartford police chief on Sept. 26. Witnessing the event are from left, son Marc Rovella, his wife, Sandy Rovella, son Daniel Rovella, a Willimantic officer, and Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra. Hartford Town Clerk John Bazzano swears in Rovella.

James C. Rovella is formally sworn in as Hartford police chief on Sept. 26. Witnessing the event are from left, son Marc Rovella, his wife, Sandy Rovella, son Daniel Rovella, a Willimantic officer, and Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra. Hartford Town Clerk John Bazzano swears in Rovella. (Michael McAndrews / Hartford Courant)

James C. Rovella is formally sworn in as Hartford police chief on Sept. 26. Witnessing the event are from left, son Marc Rovella, his wife, Sandy Rovella, son Daniel Rovella, a Willimantic officer, and Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra. Hartford Town Clerk John Bazzano swears in Rovella.